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Wonder Of The World
The Taj Mahal is a group of building which the sultan sent Shan Jahal build between 1631 and 1654 in the city of Agra, north India.
This sultan ordered the creation of this wonder of the world (including in The New 7 Wonders of the World) in honor of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, which fallecion in the delivery of her 14 th child.
The building covered in white marble mausoleum that is the best known is the whole complex. Your representative sample of Mughal architecture Islamic art, Persian, Turkish and Hindi.
The building complex is surrounded by gardens (charbagh), inspired by the Persian tradition of representing paradise.
Other secondary buildings are: Darwaza, the masjid (mosque) by the House of Music, chattris and other small buildings.
Directions: located in the city of Agra, north India. The most feasible are the road and railway network.
Here are useful links we plan the route by train through India
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Ashram in India
Ashrams, spiritual communities typical of Hinduism have become a preferred choice for many Europeans in search of peace and tranquility . They are usually founded by spiritual teachers to bring together people who want to live or spend time in the meditation , the yoga and spirituality .
Ashrams are often separated from the cities, in remote and surrounded by nature .
The ashram has a particular role and prominent in the history and mythology of India . partly as spiritual advisers of kings and a center for breeding philosophy and Hindu religion .
In general, the peace and quiet reigns in the ashrams. Sites have rules that people who live there must respect. The ashrams are also places of study and review books and methods of meditation and yoga.
Often ashrams are places of artistic achievement and generally as an oasis of beauty and peace.
The philosophies of several ashrams in India have achieved some popularity inEurope. These include the ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram and Sri Aurobindo .
Bhimbetka Caves
The city of Bhopal in India, is the base from which you can visit the caves of Bhimbetka. These caves are considered World Heritage by UNESCO as the paintings covering the walls of the caves are a reflection of thousands of years of history.
The caves are an interesting and particularly where environmental conditions have allowed the preservation of the paintings, and allowing us to learn more about the past of India.
Bhimbetka caves were discovered in 1958 and since that time recognized the importance of the discovery: the 600 caves found in the complex were undoubtedly all important prehistoric caves in India and the world.
Bhimbetka caves are so large that visitors often llearnos only small sectors. The sites can not miss are:
- Cave lions: large cave with paintings interesting from lions to turtles. They easily fit 100 people.
- Rock Zoo: the area around this rock was so named by the number of different animals represented there.
Where to go Diving in The World?
Are you a fan of diving? On this occasion we will present some destinations you can not miss if you dare to make a diving route. Let’s start our tour in India. Keep in mind that if ever one has come to make diving in the coastal cities of India you can provide classes and basic notions about this knowing that we are facing one of the largest tourist attractions in the nation. We recommend a visit to cities such as Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Orissa, Kerala, among many other destinations. Each of these cities usually have fabulous beaches that are worth knowing thoroughly to see where you should devote to diving, entering personal taste here.
However, if you decide to dive in Mexico, one of the best alternatives is Cozumel, where you will find reefs, caves and thousands of underwater plant and animal species. Some of the animals you can even observe while diving are barracudas, turtles, parrot fish, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, octopus, crabs, lobsters, and others.
In Mexico, you can also encourage you to dive in the small island called Holbox Quintana Roo, which is bathed by emerald green waters of smell. This destination is known for hosting a variety marina, where no doubt include whale sharks. The best time to dive here is between May and September.
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Lagos and Costs for Sport Fishing
We know you’re a fan of fishing. That is why this time we have compiled some destinations where you can practice your favorite sport. Let’s start our tour in Patagonia, Argentina, specifically in the town of Villa La Angostura, located in the province of Neuquén, department Lakes.
Here we go fishing on Lake Nahuel Huapi, a glacial lake that covers an area of ??557 square kilometers, located 700 meters above sea level. You will be interested to know that the water is deep blue.
Finally, in Argentina Patagonia recommend Mirror Lake, a glacial lake of tectonic origin, which is known for its calm and clean waters.
If you want to travel to India, you can choose to go to a state such as tourism becomes the case of Goa, a destination that has become one of the most repetitive in all kinds of entertainment. Thus, in many beaches is usually done to fishing activities, one of the most representative is to be the Baga beach, just to give an example in the field.
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